Oude Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Rochussenstraat sits right in the thick of things, the Oude Westen is one of Rotterdam's most energetic neighbourhoods, with a constant buzz of cafés, shops and street life. At 81 m² it's a comfortable size for a city home, and the rent of €1,635 is noticeably below the neighbourhood average of €2,243, making it a keen option for anyone looking to live in this part of town. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its price.
Based on two reviews, the Oude Westen gets a 7.02 out of 10. One resident calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment". Another gives a more mixed picture: "Lots of potential but lots of nuisance and often unsafe", they mention street disturbances, drug activity and heavy traffic, but also praise the location close to shops, museums and public transport, and note that neighbours organise newsletters and events. The area is densely built (over 6,700 addresses per km²) and home to many singles and students. For more on the area, see the Oude Westen neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: a SPAR express is on your doorstep, an AH to go just around the corner, and a full Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. For school runs, the Erasmiaans Gymnasium is a couple of streets away, and KC Het Oude Westen primary school is a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood is well connected by metro, tram and bus, and the city centre museums and restaurants are within easy reach. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed via several channels, including Mees Makelaardij. The rent and details are as published by the agent.
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Details of this home
Insure your home and belongingsGet insuredThe WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
About Rochussenstraat 125M, Rotterdam
The rent of €1,635 is 27% below the neighbourhood average of €2,243 for rental homes, so it is on the low side for the Oude Westen. The apartment is 81 m² with an A+ energy label, which helps keep energy costs down. Given the market, this is a market-rate price.
The energy label is A+, which is the most efficient category. This means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs. The label is an official registration from EP-Online.
Resident reviews give a mixed picture. One reviewer mentions feeling unsafe due to street disturbances, drug activity and heavy traffic, while another calls it a "perfect spot". The neighbourhood has a high number of reported incidents (1,175 total), but it also has active community initiatives and a central location. Safety can vary by street.
The neighbourhood is well connected by metro, tram and bus, according to residents. The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, about a 15-minute walk.
Yes. A SPAR express is 111 m away, an AH to go at 244 m, and a full Albert Heijn at 461 m. For schools, the Erasmiaans Gymnasium (secondary) is 187 m away, and KC Het Oude Westen (primary) is 502 m away. All are within a short walk.
The Oude Westen has about 9,705 residents, with a high proportion of single-person households (3,140) and a small average household size of 1.7. The age spread is broad, with many 25-45 year olds (3,250) and a significant number of 45-65 year olds (2,280). Only 3% of homes are single-family, so it is predominantly apartments.
In the Oude Westen, the average time a rental is on the market before being rented out is 26 days, based on recent data. This suggests a fairly active rental market, so it is worth acting promptly if you are interested.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
nice place, plenty of entertainment
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood has a lot of potential to live comfortably, but due to frequent nuisance from confused people on the street, drug deals, drug use, and even sleepers in the porches in winter, I often feel unsafe. Some neighbourhood police officers are fantastic, but I once spoke to an officer at a municipal meeting who didn't take this seriously at all ("you're a strong girl", "it's the landlord's responsibility", "just finish your studies quickly and move out"), which doesn't help that feeling of safety. I also find the traffic on my street heavy and especially fast and reckless. After moves, the houses often get students or shared households with young people (like mine). That's a shame; the neighbourhood gets many temporary residents with little connection to the area. I hope the Affordable Rent Act will restore that in the long run. I do see elsewhere in the area that there are social housing units, making the composition of residents mixed, and I think that's healthy. In the mid-range segment, however, I miss affordable homes. The residents of the area have a core of neighbours who have good contact. Newsletters are sent out and events are organised. As a tenant, I only heard about this after a few years. Furthermore, the location is close to shops on the Nieuwe Binnenweg, the area is well connected by metro, tram and bus, I live close to the museums, restaurants in the city centre, and despite that it's quiet on my street in the evenings. I miss greenery in the city but find that there are more and more neighbourhood initiatives to green streets and redesigns where parking spaces make way for tree pits, etc. Very nice!
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €577,128 | €492,500 |
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| Sale per m² | €5,258 | – |
| Rent price | €2,347 p/m | €2,548 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Lived there during my student days
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Auto-translated to English by AII live diagonally opposite a coffee shop. When the coffee shop is closed, dealing continues cheerfully in a parking lot that I look out onto from my apartment. I really don't find that pleasant or safe. And my porch is used as a toilet by homeless people, which is also not very pleasant. This is because close to where I live there is a Salvation Army shelter.
Auto-translated to English by AInice place, plenty of entertainment
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood has a lot of potential to live comfortably, but due to frequent nuisance from confused people on the street, drug deals, drug use, and even sleepers in the porches in winter, I often feel unsafe. Some neighbourhood police officers are fantastic, but I once spoke to an officer at a municipal meeting who didn't take this seriously at all ("you're a strong girl", "it's the landlord's responsibility", "just finish your studies quickly and move out"), which doesn't help that feeling of safety. I also find the traffic on my street heavy and especially fast and reckless. After moves, the houses often get students or shared households with young people (like mine). That's a shame; the neighbourhood gets many temporary residents with little connection to the area. I hope the Affordable Rent Act will restore that in the long run. I do see elsewhere in the area that there are social housing units, making the composition of residents mixed, and I think that's healthy. In the mid-range segment, however, I miss affordable homes. The residents of the area have a core of neighbours who have good contact. Newsletters are sent out and events are organised. As a tenant, I only heard about this after a few years. Furthermore, the location is close to shops on the Nieuwe Binnenweg, the area is well connected by metro, tram and bus, I live close to the museums, restaurants in the city centre, and despite that it's quiet on my street in the evenings. I miss greenery in the city but find that there are more and more neighbourhood initiatives to green streets and redesigns where parking spaces make way for tree pits, etc. Very nice!
Auto-translated to English by AIAn exciting neighbourhood, children's playgrounds, park nearby, canals, restaurants and bars, always very lively, plenty to do, i.e. grab a terrace, parade through the neighbourhood, playing children as well as students and elderly in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €649,984 | €518,295 |
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| Sale per m² | €6,408 | – |
| Rent price | €2,274 p/m | €2,208 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Het is net een klein dorpje, je kunt overal fijn heen fietsen of lopen. Er is ook openbaar vervoer wat het nog makkelijker maakt om ergens heen te gaan. Niet al te ver van het centrum af.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for a few years. There's litter on the ground. But the supermarkets are good in the neighbourhood and there's a community centre. Nice!
Auto-translated to English by AIA very nice neighbourhood. The airport is nearby, but you don't hear a thing. Zestienhovenpark is great for walking or jogging. Many families with children live here. There is a lot of greenery and you see many birds. The best neighbourhood
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Auto-translated to English by AIWell, I was born here so I grew up with the neighbourhood as it is now.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is improving more and more each year. Thanks to the rent law, there are fewer slumlords and more and more families. It sometimes still has a bad reputation, but that is undeserved except for a few streets. The location is fantastic, metro, Zuidplein, city centre a quarter of an hour by bike. Zuiderpark is also around the corner and soon the Nelson Mandela park.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe facilities and the apartment itself are nice. But around the building there is a lot of rubbish on the street and junkies.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is and remains a village
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €508,604 | €438,153 |
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| Sale per m² | €4,987 | – |
| Rent price | €2,141 p/m | €2,081 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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